King Salman Park Wins Global Sustainability Award

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is strengthening its global standing as part of its efforts to improve citizens’ living standards and achieve sustainable development through major urban projects. Thus, the King Salman Park project is a notable example, having recently received a global silver award for sustainability.

Moving forward, we discuss the importance of this international award for the Kingdom and how the project won it, emphasising significant accomplishments and Saudi Arabia’s continuous efforts to create a thriving, healthy society.

King Salman Park Shines Worldwide

The King Salman Park project won the global silver award in the Sustainable Development Projects category (2026) at the International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI) Prix d’Excellence awards ceremony, demonstrating once again Riyadh’s leadership in sustainable urban development.

Likewise, this is in line with the efforts of pertinent stakeholders to support the park’s all-encompassing strategy; the project team is dedicated to maintaining sustainability principles at every level, from design and planning to operation.

According to Project Management Director Ahmed Al-Barrak, this award notably coincides with the park’s construction progress, including the completion of 17 kilometres of retaining walls using more than 122,000 tonnes of local stone, highlighting the project’s advancement and turning the vision into a concrete reality.

FIABCI Prix d’Excellence Awards’ Significance

One of the most prominent awards in the real estate and urban development industries worldwide is the FIABCI Prix d’Excellence Awards. They honour exceptional projects that, among other things, satisfy the International Real Estate Federation’s (FIABCI) requirements for design, operation, sustainability, and community impact. FIABCI is responsible for organising the awards. Several key criteria are used to evaluate projects, including:

• Architectural design and innovation.
• The project’s positive impact on the community.
• Development and execution.
• Environmental impact.
• Financial and marketing excellence.

The King Salman Park project’s winning of this global silver award is significant because of the award’s prestigious international standing; it serves as global recognition of the project’s high calibre.

In addition, the award gives recipients access to the International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI) network, which covers about 60 countries, and the chance to use its worldwide platform.

In the end, the award acts as a doorway to the world stage, strengthening the developer’s and the project’s standing internationally and improving their respective reputations.

Urban Development & Sustainable Objectives

The King Salman Park project, launched by King Salman bin Abdulaziz in 2019 and overseen by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, is one of Riyadh’s major urban development initiatives. The project is one of the world’s largest urban parks, covering approximately 16 square kilometres.

Moreover, it aims to provide comprehensive green spaces that enhance various aspects of life, including sports, culture, nature, and the arts. As a result, the park embodies the objectives of the “Saudi Green” and “Green Riyadh” initiatives, improving citizens’ quality of life and promoting environmental sustainability.

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Project Principles

The project team gave advanced standards top priority right away to improve the effectiveness and quality of the materials used and to establish a comprehensive, healthy environment. Increasing urban biodiversity and putting strategies in place to reduce environmental impact and advance sustainability are other goals of the project.

Furthermore, the King Salman Park project is based on global Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards and social responsibility. This strategy highlights the project’s standing as a global model for sustainable urban development and is in line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations.

In short, through sustainable urban development, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is working to solidify its position as a leader in sustainable development throughout the nation, especially in Riyadh, the capital, which is quickly becoming a preeminent eco-friendly city.

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